Jump over a bonfire (or watch others do it) in the ritual of “Chahr-Shanbeh Souri” as the Persian Center celebrates Nowruz, or Persian New Year to say goodbye to the darkness of winter and welcome the lightness of spring.  2017 Persian New Year Festival & Fire Jumping Tuesday, March 14, 2017 | 6-10 more...

It’s Your District (IYD) is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Summer of Love, a legendary phenomenon remembered throughout the world as a counterculture gathering in San Francisco, most notably the Haight-Ashbury district. Working with Sunday Streets, IYD is sponsoring the arts and culture hub, thereby hosting the 2017 Summer of more...

The Royal Exchange will throw their annual block party with traditional Irish fare, live music, and plenty of Guinness on St. Patrick’s Day proper. This block party is free, so wear your green and get ready to party in the streets. St. Patrick’s Day Block Party Friday, March 17, 2017 | Typically 3-11:30 pm Front St. more...

The United Irish Cultural Center of San Francisco (UICC) and the United Irish Societies team up to throw a special Sunday block party with Irish bands and Irish dancing, Irish food and drinks for sale, and face painting and jumpy castles for the kids. 45th Avenue Green Fest Block Party Sunday, March 12, more...

Bring your pet (yes, pets are allowed) to the Bay Area Pet Expo with pet friendly exhibitors and rescue groups, live demonstrations in obedience training and pet care, a costume contest, giveaways and more. Bring your dog, bird or even lizard – just make sure you have proof of current immunizations (if applicable) and more...

Sunday Streets (March – October 2017) is San Francisco’s official block party – a sorta-monthly roving neighborhood celebration and five hour street party where the streets are closed to vehicles, so pedestrians, roller skaters, bicyclists, yogis, and everyone except for cars can take over the streets for an afternoon. Funcheap is proud to more...

Bayview Hunters Point’s longest-running annual event, the Black Cuisine Festival, was created to highlight culinary talents passed through generations. The Black Cuisine Festival shares delectable food rooted in African American tradition, bringing people together for a little taste of soul. Plus there’s a special live performance by ’90s R&B/Soul stars Tony! Toni! Toné! 2017 more...

Join HBO in celebrating the power of music through a multi-sensory exhibition that invites the public to create beautiful melodies – with individuals they’ve never met. Inspired by The Music of Strangers, from Academy Award®-winning director Morgan Neville, the installation will feature an interactive virtual symphony and instrument displays. HBO’s Music of more...

Join San Francisco’s fifth annual Fauxtest (pronounced foe-test), a fake protest, rally and march to demonstrate for/against Dada (fake or nonsense) news. Originally conceived as a fake protest in response to complacency and arm chair activism, Fauxtest has evolved into a response to the fake (dada) news every one faces more...

Say “Da” and take a trip to Russia without leaving the Bay Area at the annual Russian Festival, a celebration of Russian food, dance, music and art. 28th Annual Russian Festival February 17, 18 and 19, 2017 – Friday: 6-9:45 pm; Dance Party: 9:45 pm to 12:30 am – Saturday: 12 pm to 10 more...

Titillate yourself at this annual erotic art show featuring 25 photographers displaying fine art nudes to extreme erotica, featuring over 500 erotic photos, a store for unframed photos and erotic entertainment. Many of the artists will be at the exhibition, so you can meet with them and discuss their art. On Sunday, admission more...

KNBR’s 24th Giants FanFest takes place at AT&T Park, Saturday, February 11, 2017. The day typically includes live KNBR broadcasts on the field, player Q&As, free player autographs, places to take photos, a kids zone and more. Expect a chance to roam the field and meet players like Hunter Pence, Brandon Crawford, Buster Posey, (sorry, more...

In honor of Living History Day 2017, experience first-hand the momentous era of the American Civil War with live re-enactors, infantry and artillery demonstrations, music, Victorian dance, and exhibits displaying medicine in the 1800’s, and the lives of men, women, and children of days past. Talks and demonstrations will be held throughout the day. 2017 Civil more...

Celebrate the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with an MLK Day festival, march and parade around Yerba Buena Gardens, held annually on the third Monday in January. Attend a full day of free and exciting events, festivals and programs, as well as a march and parade from Caltrain to Yerba more...

Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a mini traveling festival of free lion dancing performances at several San Francisco Public Library branches. 2017 Lunar New Year Lion Dancer Celebrations Saturday, January 7, 2017 10:30-11 am: Main Library 11:30 am-12:30 pm:  Chinatown/Him Mark Lai 12:30-1 pm: North Beach 5:00-5:30 pm:  Anza Library 4:00-4:30 pm: Sunset Saturday, January 14, 2017 11:00-11:30 pm: Merced 4:00-4:30 pm Portola Saturday, January 21, more...